Herb Listings


Mu Bei Zi / Mormordica Seeds

Taste: Bitter, Slightly Sweet • Temperature: Warm • Category: External Application • Sub Category:
Dosage 0.6-1.2 pill or powder, external as pwdr, paste or wash	Actions 1. Relieves toxicty & reduces swellings: applied topically for problems such as toxic swellings, breast abscesses, non-healing sores, & scrofula. Also for hemorrhoids. 2. reduces swelling & invigorates the blood: for swelling & pain due to falls, fractures, contusions, & sprains, as well as lower back pain.	Meridians Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach	Cautions Contraindicated during pregnancy & in weak patients. According to some traditional sources, this herb should not be taken with pork.

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